Khaleelah Jacks
Lee’s Summit,MO
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Luke’s Primary Care
Overland Park, KS
11.2019 - Current
- Administering vaccinations
- Scheduling vaccinations
- Rooming patients
- Assisting physicians with procedures
- Filling medication refills
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Administering medications (oral and IV)
- Monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition
- Consulting with RNs on care plans
- Bedside care such as, dressings bandages, dressing wounds, starting IVs, inserting catheters
- Talk to patient about their present problems, allergies, and medications
- Communicate with patients and families about their treatment plans, tests, and diagnoses
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
07.2012 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients in activities for daily living, patient safety, and patient advocacy
- Adhered to all safety guidelines and completed additional training, skills required
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
Education
Practical Nursing
Penn Valley Healthcare Institute
Kansas City 08.2017 - 07.2018
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
University of Missouri
Licensure BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Nursing Assistant #89042A, active since - undefined
LPN Certification - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
08.2017 - 07.2018
Skills
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Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Luke’s Primary Care
11.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
11.2018 - 05.2019
Practical Nursing
Penn Valley Healthcare Institute
08.2017 - 07.2018
LPN Certification - Nursing
Penn Valley Community College
08.2017 - 07.2018
Patient Care Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center
07.2012 - 11.2018
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Metropolitan Community College
Bachelor’s Degree - Communications
University of Missouri
Licensure BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Nursing Assistant #89042A, active since - undefined
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